80MW kaplan hydro turbine commisioned in 1969, we are experiencing serious thrust bearing overheating for the last three years. The bearing is a self pumping external heat exchangers, we introduced circulating pump to ease the problem but it persists - need your help.
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Hydro turbine thrust bearing
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MikeHalloran
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What a piece of crap; only 4 decades of service before it starts asking for help!
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
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